The Prince George Red Dress Society put on the second annual Red Dress Campaign for the women and girls who have been murdered or missing along the Highway of Tears.
Empty red dresses line intersection of Hwy97&16 near Mr. PG as symbol for missing and murdered women/girls along Hwy of Tears #CityOfPG pic.twitter.com/5Izl4JoYiO
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) September 17, 2017
Men, women, and children stood in front of Mr. PG at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 97 holding empty red dresses as symbols for those who were either murdered or missing along the highway.
“It’s huge. It’s about being part of something bigger than [yourself],” says Tammy Meise, Prince George Red Dress Society President. “and providing a safe space to allow people to walk their own journey and to heal. Coming together as a community to support one another.”
The stand-in was followed by the participants heading to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park for the afternoon where there were speakers, entertainment, and a candle vigil to end the evening.
Speakers/music/candle vigil at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park as part of Red Dress Campaign Highway of Tears initiative #CityOfPG pic.twitter.com/aiIrn6Hbja
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) September 17, 2017